grow up
to reach maturity; become adult
to come into existence; develop
Words Nearby grow up
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How to use grow up in a sentence
All of my stories are about people trying hard not to grow up.
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTPlenty of Jewish kids today grow up with a Christmas tree next to their menorah.
In the neighborhoods they grow up in, prison is a rite of passage and being a street gangster is a viable career choice.
The Mexican Mafia Is the Daddy of All Street Gangs | Seth Ferranti | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTaking on this egregious human rights issue contributes to an environment where children can grow up both safe and healthy.
To End HIV, Stop Violence Against Adolescent Girls | Michele Moloney-Kitts | November 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“CEOs in their 40s and 50s did not grow up with inclusion in the schools and many simply do not know anybody with IDD,” he said.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business | Elizabeth Picciuto | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
“I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, M. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. Locke"The worst of it is that the children will grow up away from me," thought Mamma; but she did not say it aloud.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II | Rudyard KiplingI hope that you never will grow up, said Tessa, earnestly, every thing is just as bad as you can dream.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterI guess you are growing up, 17 laughed unconscious Dinah; its hateful and horrid to grow up; I never shall.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterHe despised what he called book-larning, and suffered his only son to grow up as ignorant and clownish as himself.
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie
Other Idioms and Phrases with grow up
Become an adult, as in Sam wants to be a policeman when he grows up. [First half of 1500s]
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